The Assassin and the Sorceress by NRG Selove

A ruthless assassin. A wisecracking sorceress. A perilous journey that will reshape the Kingdom. Driven by money and hatred, Jessara is the greatest of the King’s royal assassins. An autistic elf born in the forests of Anwood, Jessara was trained from childhood to become the perfect weapon against the Compact of the elves. When it comes to a special capture or kill contract, she’s the obvious choice when the King needs a delicate touch. Her target: a mysterious fugitive human sorceress named Asha Weaver. A specialist in fire magic, Asha narrowly manages to escape execution in the capital city of the Kingdom. Her impulsive and reckless nature prove to be a challenge when a series of misadventures forces the assassin and the sorceress to work together. Loyalties will be questioned as the reluctant partners battle monsters, hide secrets, overcome betrayal, and face the inconvenient feelings growing between them.

Adult • Diversity Representation/LGBTQ+ • Romance/Fantasy • Romance/Action and Adventure • Diversity Representation/Disability/Own Voices • Diversity Representation/Neurodiversity/Own Voices

Content Warning: Contains cursing, sex, violence

Reviewed by mythandmagic writer on 2025-11-08T15:47:02Z:

This had everything I look for in a book: magic, action, funny banter, a queer-normative world, romance/friendships, and found family. Jessara was a skilled archer and swordswoman and was also portrayed as autistic. That representation was handled exceptionally well.

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